Jeanne-Marie Ruth-Rolland | |
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| Minister for Social Affairs, the Status of Women and National Solidarity | |
| In office 1992–1993 | |
| President | Ange-Félix Patassé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 17, 1937 Bangassou, Ubangi-Shari |
| Died | June 4, 1995 (aged 57) Paris, France |
| Political party | Civic Forum Central African Republican Party |
Jeanne-Marie Ruth-Rolland (née Rolland)[1] (17 June 1937 – 4 June 1995) was a Central African politician, social worker and teacher. She is regarded as the first female African presidential candidate.[2]
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